New members are more than welcome and have even been asked to create accounts and contribute. Problem is, when any type of award is given for reaching a certain goal of posts, the quality of the posts declines. Asking the posters to think quality over quantity is useless, as we have seen with the pay-per-post.
I don't think the regulars are out of line or even inappropriate. I can't speak for the others, but from MY perspective, this site is getting harder and harder to log onto on a daily basis.
And stop being so thin-skinned. I was joking around, and it was actually pretty good, if you ask me. LOL - your first post to a new website and you're asking for money!? What? I am completely, utterly confused by your train of thought...
Are you here:
Wow, cool looking site. I'm sure if I log on and I post that I need a backer, I'll get one.
Or here:
Look at these gullible losers. I'll ask for money and offer 50% of my winnings! Someone will be stupid enough to take it, and I'll get away with FREE MONEY!
Which is it? I almost want you to be the "second" because (even though asshole-ish) it's at least not as stupid.
But that's just me... I can't speak for everyone.